Opt out of plugging in for a more secure CMS

The web, as we know it today, relies heavily on content management systems (CMS) to operate. It's a CMS that allows a blog, news publication or shopping site to be managed centrally, collaboratively and consistently, which is why it's such a shame that CMS systems suck elephants through a straw when it comes to security. Actually, let me qualify that statement: CMS plugins suck.